Human Rights Mock Flashcards
What is human rights?
basic rights and freedoms inherent to all human beings , to which all people are entitled without discrimination
what are human rights norms ?
established customary behaviour based on moral principles and way of living inculated into the culture of a country or area over a long period of time.
where is the largest amount of human rights violations ?
Sub-Saharan Africa.
S Asia
where are human rights violations the lowest ?
W Europe, N America, Oceania
Lowest overall - Scandinavia
Where is the highest amountf forced labour ?
Africa, India, Russia
Democratic republic of congo - one of highest overall
where is MMR highest ?
Afruca
Where does the most capital punishment happen ?
E Africa and Asia
China 1st , Iran 2nd
where is there no capital punishment ?
S America, N Europe, Russia
How does development influence global variations of MMR
more developed countries have better healthcare
How does education influence global variations of MMR
more educated families and mothers more aware of how to deal with childbrith
how does war influence global variations of MMR
areas of conflict - more likely to die
how does development influence global variations of forced labour.
LIDC’s have less policing and national security forces so its easier to get away with slavery
how does corruption influence global variations of forced labour.
corrupt govs may sponsor or run forced labour camps
how does conflict influence global variations of forced labour.
war leads to forced labour on civilians or prisoners of war
how does corruption influence global variations of capital punsihment
can lead to unfair trials and judicial systems so death penalty rulings may be unjust
what s gender inequality ?
unequal treatment or disccfimination of someone based on their gender
how does unequal education access explain variations in global gender inequality ?
developing countries - education systems tend to favour males over females (especially at secondary level).
how does access to reproductive health services explain variations in global gender inequality ?
female genital mutilation - higher in developing countries
many girls face early marriage and childbirth forcing them out of employment or education
how does employment opps explain variations in global gender inequality ?
varies from country to country with some bein female-dominated labour forces other than male
what is the case study for women rights ??
Indiawhat
what are the main issues with gender inequality in India ?
violence against women
mnodern savery
property ownership
workplace discrimination
political participation
access to education and healthcare
What are the consequences of gender inequality in India ?
8,233 dowry related deaths in 2012.
women often used as methods to obtain property
at risk of honour killings
poor maternal health
male dominated pop due to female abortions
Where is india in the WEF Global Gender Gap Index ?
112th out of 153 countries
in 2017 how many crimes against women were recorded in Uttar Pradesh ?
59,445
what type of crimes happen against women in India ?
kidnapping, assualt, gang rape, buying and selling of girls
in 2019 how many child brides were in India ?
1 in 3 of worlds child brides lived in India
Go into more detail about violence against women in India ?
28.7% of women experienved gender violenve
deeply entrenched patriarchal and customary practices
Average of 90 rapes a day
Go into more detail about modern salvery in India ?
Global Slavery Index - 8 million victims
what is an example pf modern slavery in India ?
parents persuaded to send their daughters to work in spinning mills of Tamu Nadu with promise of lump sum at end of three years - would help with dowry in future
Go into more detail about property ownership in india ?
women rights in ownership of land and property are very limited
Go into more detail about employment opps in India ?
women expected to remain home, look ater kids, conduct domestic chores and work in substinence farming,
Go into more detail about discrimination in the workplace in India ?
Maternity benefits denied by many employers,
DEHLI - only 25 % of married women return to work after childbirth
Only 13.8 % of board members of listed companies are women
Go into more detail about political participation in India ?
only 11.4 % of seats held in upper house are women
Go into more detail about access to healthcare in India ?
depends on reproductive age, distance to hospital, cost of travel, level of poverty
What laws has the indian gov passed to address women’s rights ?
Prohibition of child marriage 2006
Dowry Prohibition act 2008
Protection of women from domestic violenve act 2005
What strategies has the indian minestry of Home affairs done to reduce trafficking ?
strengthening law enforcement, expansion and training of anti-trafficking police units.
